Jones Law, an America Samoa Law Firm
Jones Law (formerly Jones & Associates) is a leading American Samoa law firm, combining local expertise with personalized attention to help our clients navigate the legal environment. We deliver practical and innovative legal solutions centered on securing your future: from guiding families through the complexities of Probate and Estate Planning to ensure legacies are protected, to strategically handling Business Formation and Governance for local enterprises and emerging companies. Our commitment is to provide the trusted counsel and clear solutions necessary for you, your family, or your organization to succeed in American Samoa.
Thomas B. Jones, Esq.
thomas@tjoneslaw.com
Thomas “Bucky” Jones: Guiding Your Business and Securing Your Legacy
Thomas “Bucky” Jones is the founder and Managing Attorney of Jones Law, focusing his practice on empowering clients through business formation and comprehensive estate planning.
Leveraging his deep corporate background—including his prior experience as an associate at a leading New Jersey law firm where he handled complex commercial litigation, corporate disputes, and contract matters—Thomas provides the critical legal framework for new and existing enterprises in American Samoa. He specializes in assisting entrepreneurs with forming the right business entity to ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and position them for long-term success in the unique American Samoan legal environment.
Furthermore, Thomas is dedicated to helping families and individuals secure their future. He offers personalized estate planning services, including the drafting of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives, to ensure his clients’ assets are protected and their wishes are clearly defined and executed.
Professional Background & Credentials
Thomas is currently licensed to practice law in American Samoa, New Jersey, and New York.
He received his law degree cum laude from Rutgers School of Law in Newark, New Jersey, where he served as a Notes Editor of the Rutgers Law Record. He also gained valuable judicial insight as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Jose L. Fuentes in the New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division.
When he is not helping clients successfully navigate business formation or secure their legacies through thorough estate planning, Thomas and his family enjoy exploring the island and the beautiful South Pacific Ocean.
Meredith Acly
macly@tjoneslaw.com
Office Manager & Paralegal
Since Jones Law’s founding in 2019, Meredith has served as the heartbeat of the firm’s daily operations. As the first point of contact for our clients, she brings a welcoming presence and a deep commitment to the personalized attention the firm is known for. Whether she is managing complex case files or overseeing the firm’s administrative growth, Meredith ensures that every client who walks through our doors feels heard, supported, and valued from their very first visit.
With a versatile skill set that spans legal support and firm management, Meredith plays a vital role in helping our clients safeguard their legacies and achieve their future goals. Her historical knowledge of the firm—from its early days as Jones & Associates to its current standing as a leading American Samoa law firm—allows her to provide a seamless and stable experience for everyone we serve. She is dedicated to the idea that a successful legal outcome begins with a well-supported client journey.
